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Best Independent Music Publisher

Recognises an independent music publisher that has demonstrated excellence in copyright management and songwriter development in Africa.

Who Should Be Nominated?

Independent music publishers operating in Africa
Publishing administrators managing African catalogues

Qualifying Criteria

1
Independent publisher not majority-owned by a major music group
2
Active publishing operations during the eligibility period
3
Demonstrated royalty collection, sync placement, or catalogue growth
4
African-based or primarily managing African copyright

Supporting Evidence

You may provide the following supporting materials. Evidence links are optional for now.

Supporting Evidence

OPTIONAL

Provide links to evidence supporting this nomination (press coverage, streaming data, social media analytics, website, portfolio, or other relevant materials).

Accepted format: External web links only

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Nominations have closed

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for Music Business Awards Africa 2026.

What's next

Awards Ceremony

21 November 2026

Eligibility Period:
1 October 2025 – 28 August 2026

Deadline:
28 August 2026